Drive time to St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE / KPIE) is a large airport serving Pinellas Park, Florida. It sits 11 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 9,730 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Tampa, FL — the airport lies about 14 miles west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to PIE from cities near Pinellas Park

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of PIE. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Pinellas Park, FL 4.7 mi north Get drive time →
Largo, FL 6.1 mi east Get drive time →
Clearwater, FL 7.9 mi south-east Get drive time →
St. Petersburg, FL 9.9 mi north Get drive time →
Tampa, FL 14 mi west Get drive time →
Bradenton, FL 29 mi north Get drive time →
Sarasota, FL 41 mi north Get drive time →
Lakeland, FL 46 mi west Get drive time →
North Port, FL 66 mi north-west Get drive time →
Kissimmee, FL 82 mi west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near PIE

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

PIE at a glance

IATA code
PIE
ICAO code
KPIE
Serving
Pinellas Park, Florida
State
Florida
Elevation
11 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
9,730 ft
Coordinates
27.9102, -82.6874
Classification
Large airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from PIE

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from PIE, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a large airport like PIE, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to PIE

How long does it take to drive to PIE?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Pinellas Park?

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport uses the IATA code PIE and the ICAO code KPIE. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 11 feet above sea level.

How far is PIE from Tampa?

Tampa, FL is about 14 miles from PIE in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Tampa as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near PIE?

Within 200 miles: TPA (10 mi), SRQ (37 mi), LAL (41 mi), PGD (81 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from PIE?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to PIE. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.